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Job Title

Research Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Health And Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we want

The laboratory research specialist is responsible for the performance and development of quantitative mass spectrometry (MS) analyses of bio-samples (blood/tissue samples) with stable small molecule isotope tracers from unique research projects at the Center of Translational Research on Aging and Longevity (CTRAL) or from (inter)national collaborating research projects together with qualified supporting personnel.

What you need to know

Salary Range: Commensurate

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.

Preferred Qualifications

+ PhD in Analytical Chemistry

+ 3 years of experience with operating and development of high throughput GCMS/MS and/or LCMS/MS quantitative applications with biological samples.

+ Writing/publishing scientific manuscripts.

+ Working in Biosafety Level 2 laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Excellent math skills

+ Excellent chemical-analytical laboratory skills

+ Excellent data handling and computer skills

+ High level of organizational skills

+ Ability to multitask and work in a multidisciplinary team.

+ Must be able to work independently; must be flexible, responsible, self-motivated, and comfortable interacting with multi-disciplinary researchers.

+ Must demonstrate excellent hands-on operating/development/troubleshooting skills for one or more of the following or comparable LC/MS/MS and GC/MS/MS systems:

+ 2 LC-Triple-Quad MS/MS (5500 and 7500+ QTRAP, SCIEX) with Microanalytical LC system (M5 microLCs with trap-and-elute)

+ GC-Triple-Quad MS/MS (7000E, Agilent)

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining MS and chromatography equipment

+ Will complete quantitative small-molecule mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS) analyses using stable (non-radioactive) isotope methodology to study underlying metabolic pathways and to determine nutritional requirements

+ Responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the MS equipment independently for existing applications

+ Will assist in the development, improvement, and validation of new stable isotope detection methods to measure small biomolecules/metabolites

Preparations for MS analyses

+ Responsible with assisting personnel to prepare (biological) samples, standards for the MS

+ Design sample run order lists and standards

Data entry, analysis, and writing reports/manuscripts

+ Responsible for the quality control of the produced quantitative MS data

+ Data entry into a variety of statistical software to prepare for and conduct analysis and reports/manuscripts (when needed)

+ Update/writing Standard Operating Protocols

+ Responsible for detailed reports and should be comfortable to work in a multidisciplinary team

+ When capable, will also develop/publish new small bio-molecule mass spectrometry applications

Sample (storage) management and general lab maintenance.

+ The candidate will have responsibilities in sample (storage) management and general lab maintenance, including ordering supplies

Who we are

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is committed to enhancing educational achievement and health outcomes, fostering innovation and development, and influencing policy and practice in the fields of education, health, sport, business and government. Now the fourth largest college at Texas A&M University with nearly 7,000 enrolled students, we are not just a college for teachers. We are a college for leaders not just in education, but also business, sport, health, and government. To learn more, visit us at https://education.tamu.edu/about/

Why Texas A&M University?

+ We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:

+ Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/)  with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/university-holidays.html)  of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation  (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://new.tamu.edu/enjoy-the-benefits/retirement/)

+ Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)  for health and wellness programs

+ · All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/employee-tuition.html)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.